{"id":8414,"date":"2026-01-13T08:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=8414"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:32:47","slug":"japans-new-pm-takaichi-eyes-parliament-dissolution-for-snap-polls-report-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=8414","title":{"rendered":"Japan\u2019s new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Country\u2019s first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 13 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">13 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p class=\"tr-story-p1\">Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has conveyed to a governing party executive her intention to dissolve parliament\u2019s lower house next week, according to the Kyodo news agency, less than three months into her tenure.<\/p>\n<p>Citing a source, Kyodo reported on Tuesday that Takaichi plans to declare the dissolution of parliament at the beginning of the regular session of the Diet on January 23.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The decision will pave the way for snap elections in the world\u2019s fourth-largest economy, with Takaichi\u2019s once-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) hoping to increase its parliamentary seats.<\/p>\n<p>An early election on the back of the Takaichi cabinet\u2019s high approval rating could help boost the majority held by the ruling coalition of the LDP and the Japan Innovation Party in the lower house, Kyodo reported.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper also reported that Takaichi was considering dissolving the lower chamber on January 17 for a snap election on February 8 or 15.<\/p>\n<p>Takaichi hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her agenda of more \u201cproactive\u201d fiscal spending and stronger intelligence capacities, the Yomiuri said.<\/p>\n<p>Takaichi, the country\u2019s first female prime minister, has so far remained mum in public about calling an early general election.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling coalition and the LDP have yet to comment on the report.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, NHK News reported that leaders of the Japanese opposition parties Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito have agreed to \u201cexplore ways to work more closely together\u201d to counter Takaichi\u2019s coalition in the event of snap polls.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4234869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4234869\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4234869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AFP__20260113__92GR6GU__v1__MidRes__JapanSkoreaDiplomacy-1768285954.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung is escorted by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the start of their meeting in Nara, Nara Prefecture on January 13, 2026. (Photo by Issei Kato \/ POOL \/ AFP)\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4234869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Japan\u2019s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, right, escorts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the start of their meeting in Nara, Japan, January 13, 2026 [Issei Kato\/Pool via AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, the leader of the Democratic Party for the People, Tamaki Yuichiro, warned that dissolving the lower house before the budget for the next fiscal year is passed would mean the government of Takaichi putting the economy on the back burner.<\/p>\n<p>NHK reported that Takaichi is expected to make her final decision on snap elections while taking into account her diplomatic schedule.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, the prime minister hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in her hometown of Nara to discuss the two nations\u2019 security and economic ties.<\/p>\n<p>Tokyo shares jumped more than 3 percent on Tuesday on speculation that Takaichi will call snap elections to capitalise on strong poll numbers.<\/p>\n<p>A clear mandate for Takaichi and the LDP could also help break the deadlock in a diplomatic spat with China, according to Yomiuri.<\/p>\n<p>Ties have deteriorated since Takaichi suggested in November that Japan could intervene militarily if China ever launched an attack on Taiwan, the self-ruled island it claims.<\/p>\n<p>Beijing has announced a broad ban on the export to Japan of \u201cdual-use\u201d goods with potential military applications, and has reportedly been choking off exports of rare-earth products crucial for making everything from electric cars to missiles.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Takaichi said she was \u201calways open\u201d to dialogue with China.<\/p>\n<p>Japan last held general elections in October 2024, in which the LDP lost its majority under the leadership of Takaichi\u2019s predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba.<\/p>\n<p>Ishiba was later forced to resign, paving the way for the historic election of Takaichi as prime minister in October 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country\u2019s first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda. 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